Registered Nurse (RN), Pediatrics

Brooklyn, NY 11233

Department: Registered Nurse (RN) Job Number: 6541 Pay Rate: $93000-94000 Employment Type: Full Time

Job Description

Our client, a child and adolescent residential treatment facility (RTF), is hiring a Registered Nurse (RN). Their comprehensive approach helps turn even the roughest start into a bright path. The RTF is staffed by clinical coordinators, psychiatric providers, a pediatrician, and 24-hour nursing staff, 24 hour youth advocates. Supports are individualized and tailored to the needs of the young people. The Registered Nurse provides coordinated medical and health services under the supervision of the charge nurse and director of medical at the RTF.

Responsibilities:

  • Assess medical complaints
  • Provide First Aid to residents as necessary
  • Liaison with the pediatric or other medical consultants (or the emergency medical services if that is indicated)
  • Implementation of physician orders for medication (or other physical treatment)
  • Distributes Medication to residents as scheduled
  • Attends treatment planning meetings
  • Maintains records according to agency policy
  • Responsible for management of medication and medical supplies
  • Provides education to children and staff as requested
  • Draw lab work as ordered, obtain EKGs as ordered, places PPDs as ordered
  • Manage physical holds and liaison with physician during holds

Requirements:

  • NYS Registered Nurse License
  • Experience working in a psychiatric setting
  • 1 year nursing experience

Job Perks:

  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
  • 401k Pension and Employer Contribution
  • Flexible Spending and Commuter Benefits Accounts
  • Employer paid short-term & long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • This role is within a Gated Facility and parking spot is provided.

Salary: The posted range is not a guarantee. The actual salary will be based on qualifications, experience, and education and could fall outside of this range. Contact us for more information. 
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